Questions tagged [parkinson's disease]
How do dogs contribute to research on neurodegenerative diseases?
Category: Dog-Related Science and Research
Dogs play a significant role in advancing research on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly because they share many similarities with humans in terms of biology, genetics, and disease progression. Their contributions are invaluable in understanding conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's...
How have dogs contributed to the development of treatments for Parkinson's disease?
Category: Medical Research
Dogs have played a significant role in advancing our understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination. While dogs themselves do not naturally develop Parkinson's disease, their contributions to medical research have been i...